Roger Angell recounts the experiences he had growing up in Prohibition-era New York with his father, mother, Katharine White, one of the founding editors of "The New Yorker", and his famous stepfather, writer E.B. White.

Presents the life and ideas of the renowned nineteenth-century American author.

Profiles over three hundred U.S. and Canadian writers of fiction, drama, poetry, and nonfiction, each with a biographical profile, an analysis of style, themes, and literary characteristics, assessment of one of more works, consideration of the author's legacy, a bibliography, and discussion questions. Includes a glossary, category list, and author and title indexes.

The celebrated children's book writer describes scenes of her childhood in New York City and on Long Island and how she lived as an adult.

Chicago author, historian, and actor Studs Terkel looks back on his life from the perspective of ninety-five years, discussing his early childhood and family, his experiences as a law student during the Great Depression, his career as an actor on the radio and onstage, his military service, involvement in politics, famous freindships, and work to give voice to the uncelebrated through his writing.

A biography of the great American author and humorist illustrated with photographs from the period.

Chronicles the life of the twentieth-century American author, Flannery O'Connor, and describes her childhood in Georgia, education, influential personal relationships, accomplishments and setbacks, and other related topics.

Children's illustrator and author Eric Carle shares his vision of art, discusses the themes in his works, and tells how he creates his illustrations.